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PR1 vs Saab Skeldar V-150

Side-by-side comparison of PR1 (Stanford Personal Robotics Program) and Saab Skeldar V-150 (Saab Group) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.

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Layer 1: Identity & Trust

Manufacturer Country

  • PR1United States
  • Saab Skeldar V-150Switzerland

Year First Available

  • PR12008
  • Saab Skeldar V-1502006

Verified Deployments

  • PR10 Deployments
  • Saab Skeldar V-1500 Deployments

Layer 2: Operational

Price

  • PR1$50,000 USD
  • Saab Skeldar V-150Contact for quote

Battery / Shift Runtime

  • PR12 hrs
  • Saab Skeldar V-1507 hrs

Availability Status

  • PR1ACTIVE
  • Saab Skeldar V-150ACTIVE

Layer 3: Category Specific

Payload Capacity

  • PR125 kg
  • Saab Skeldar V-15040 kg

Reach

  • PR11,831 mm
  • Saab Skeldar V-150

Max Speed

  • PR10.8 m/s
  • Saab Skeldar V-15038.9 m/s

Autonomy Level

  • PR1semi-autonomous
  • Saab Skeldar V-150

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The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: IP Rating

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ROI Comparison

Same operating assumptions across every robot — the only difference is price. Set your numbers once to see which pays back fastest.

Annual labor displaced (per robot): $50,000

MetricPR1Saab Skeldar V-150
Investment$50,000No price
Payback period12.0 mo
Net savings (5 yr)$200,000
ROI (5 yr)+400%

Saab Skeldar V-150 has no listed price, so payback can't be computed. Contact the manufacturer for a quote.

Estimates labor-cost displacement only — not a full total cost of ownership. Actual ROI depends on integration, maintenance, training, downtime, and task fit. Converted currencies are indicative; USD is the price of record.

Trade-offs at a glance

Frequently asked

Who makes PR1 and Saab Skeldar V-150?

PR1 is made by Stanford Personal Robotics Program, based in US. Saab Skeldar V-150 is made by Saab Group, based in CH.

When were PR1 and Saab Skeldar V-150 launched?

PR1 launched in 2008. Saab Skeldar V-150 launched in 2006.

How do PR1 and Saab Skeldar V-150 compare on the Robo Index?

PR1 grades AA on the Robo Index. Saab Skeldar V-150 grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.

Are PR1 and Saab Skeldar V-150 in the same category?

Both robots are classified as Research on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.

What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Research robots?

Hardware cost is one input. Research TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: The real cost of a research platform.

What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between PR1 and Saab Skeldar V-150?

Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: The research-robot procurement RFP: questions and red flags.

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About this comparison

PR1 vs Saab Skeldar V-150 compares two robots in the research category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.